RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W HDC (2000)
Control Arm: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 00V007000: Poor Welds on Front Axle
The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life due to poor weld quality. This can lead to
separation of the control arm bracket from the axle tube.
If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.
Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle. Owner notification began March 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an
authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at
1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
